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Infectious disease alert at tourist hot spot following multiple confirmed cases

A maternity ward, shopping centre and fast food chain are among the exposure sites.

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Six confirmed cases in Cairns and surrounding areas sparked an urgend health warning with Queensland Health releasing a growing list of exposure sites.

The devastating little known health crisis gripping Australian families

It affects as many children as cancer, but with no treatments, no cure and little public awareness.

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A devastating but little known health crisis is gripping Australian families — childhood dementia.

Almost one in 40 Australians has autism: Experts sort myths from the facts

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Almost one in 40 Australians has autism: Experts tackle most prevalent myths and what you need to know

Unexpected hospital marks milestone with robotic lung surgery

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The $3.3 million da Vinci Xi surgical robot in action during Queensland’s first robotic lung surgery at Mater Private Hospital Townsville.

Daily sunscreen use linked to surprising hidden health risk

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Sunscreen remains a cornerstone of skin cancer prevention, experts say.

Teenagers arrested in major police crackdown on e-bikes

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Northern NSW police crack down on e-bikes as multiple teenagers arrested.